There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Llangollen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham Generaltrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 49m£75–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 806
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
9h 16m£37–66Drive 172.7 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Llangollencar 172.7 mi
3h 30m£43–63Train via Stafford
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
6h 5m£80–122
Basingstoke to Llangollen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Llangollen is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Llangollen is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bridge End Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Llangollen. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Wrexham General via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Llangollen is 199 miles. The road distance is 173.7 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Llangollen without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Basingstoke to Llangollen, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Llangollen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Llangollen train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Llangollen is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Llangollen, Wales?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Bridge End Hotel via Birmingham New Street, Wrexham General, Wrexham General Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bridge End Hotel via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, and Wrexham Bus Station 1 in around 9h 16m.
Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Basingstoke to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wrexham General
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Basingstoke to Llangollen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Basingstoke to Llangollen train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Llangollen is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Basingstoke to Llangollen.
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